Indian Manufacturer Hits $1M Dubai Duty Free Jackpot

Bhanu Sobhani, a 40-year-old Indian textile manufacturer who has lived in Dubai for a decade, has struck gold after winning $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. The Bur Dubai-based garment factory owner's consistent participation in the lottery has finally paid off in a life-changing way.

A Surprise Call and a Facebook Verification

The winning moment stemmed from a ticket purchased at Concourse B on September 2 while Sobhani was traveling to Poland for business. The ticket, number 0489 in Series 557